to spend £100 on our childrens christmas presents this year?

[messagetoyourudy]

My DH and I don't have alot of spare cash, and this year I have saved for christmas every month. I did it so that we could have a guilt free christmas without having to worry about going into an overdraft or using credit cards.

Last night I got out all the kids christmas stuff and my DH thinks I am spoiling the kids, giving them too much stuff. The £100 each includes all their stocking bits (so about £40 for stockings and £50+ on their presents from us.)

Alot of it I bought in the sainsburys half price toy sale or 2nd hand from e.bay, I figure I have saved for it and budgeted for it. It is more than we would normally spend but it is not excessive, and nowhere near what I know other people may spend. They are 5 and 7 so I figure enjoy the next few years before they stop beleiving.

He wants me to not give them so much and keep it back for their birthdays. I think he is being mean.

How much you spend is relative to how much you can afford surely. £100 is not that much at all. I think you have done exceptionally well with your budget. You should be proud of your thriftiness.

I have over spent this year but have not got into debt, however my dd does not get money spent on her through out the year by myself. Her dad gives her £5 ever two months and she saves that for spending on toys and magazines. I spend no more than £20 on a birthday present but I also lay on a budget party or a meal out.

My dds main present this year has cost more than £100 so I have compensated with more cheaper presents, like books, underwear, socks foot all kit. Things that will need to be bought through out the year any way. Toothpaste, wash stuff. However dd had 5 things on her list and I have bought more than those 5 things, next year I will not.

I think your dh is being unreasonable is he jealous possibly that this is not money spent on him? Sounds like he has done naff all to contribute.

Give all the gifts and enjoy them.

Y\anbu. A.......lot

That would be about $300 in my home currency. For two kids that age I probably would have spent half that but my DH likes to splurge and worries if it would be enough . Honestly it doesn't sound excessive except possibly the stockings. Where did you get your 'stuffers'? At that age, kids are equally happy with things from a dollar store than from more upmarket options.